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Malvasia’s Tour – Salina Aeolian islands,Salina,Tour

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Malvasia’s Tour – Salina Duration: 2 days Location: Salina Best season: September-October Salina, from everlasting called the green island, is a seat of an already extinct volcano, whose regular, but at the same time, sharp traces, shape the territory and nourish the soil, giving birth to the nectar known as Malvasia of Lipari. This tour offers the rediscovery of places and traditions bound to Malvasia. In a few days you will have the possibility to taste flavours dating back to ancient times. Brief History of Malvasia The farmer’s calling and the well-being, produced by them are evident in the political…

Excursion of Great Crater – Vulcano Aeolian islands,Excursion,Vulcano

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Excursion of Great Crater – Vulcano The island of Vulcano is named after the Roman god Vulcanus; its activity is in state of dormancy, but it is possible to observe some phenomena called “fumarole” , thermal and mud springs which attest its state of activity. In Roman mythology the island of Vulcano is considered the place where the Hephaestus workshops’, god of Fire, were situated. For those who cannot give up a naturalistic excursion, the visit of the Great Crater is a must. The path leading to the peak is situated about 5 minutes on foot from Levante harbour, the…

Bike experience Aeolian islands

Bike experience The slow rhythm of the bikers, the exigency of discovering of flavours, tastes, colours, and of all the details of the wonderful Aeolian archipelago, is a sustainable and healthy way to have an unforgettable holiday. In Europe and in Italy the interest towards this type of tourism is always higher. That is why we have to insert the Aeolian archipelago, the symbol of UNESCO in Italy, between the recommended routs as an expression of a sustainable tourism. The most suitable period for a bike tour on the Aeolians is surely the one occurring between April and June, ideal…

The Aeolian Architecture Aeolian islands,Curiosity

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The Aeolian Architecture The “urban” aspect of the islands is an evident trace of a long history made up of invasions of different populations, and also of the fusion of various cultures which have indelibly marked the modus vivendi of the islanders. The peculiar architecture of the island is an evidence of it. The commercial influences, the geographical position and the consequences of numerous invasions shaped a particular architecture , which in its parts highlighted the necessity and the anxiety of a population who continually struggles against the harsh territory ,in order to assure the indispensible for its surviving. Notwithstanding…

Tour “In the Wake of the Aeolian Islands” Aeolian islands,Tour

Vulcano aeolian islands

Tour “In the Wake of the Aeolian Islands” Foaming sea, roaring volcanoes, white mountains of pumice, stacks, and thermal springs, each of them are expression of a land forged in the deepest bowels of the Tyrrhenian sea in the workshop of Hephaestus, the Olympian god of Fire. The volcanic origin of this archipelago is so unique and tangible to deserve the prestigious reward of the UNESCO, as the World Heritage Site. This tour is directed towards the discover of places where the volcanic activity has marked, and continues to permanently mark the Aeolian landscape. Day 1: The suggested tour sets…

Fishing Aeolian islands

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Fishing The sport fishing is one of the most practised activities on the islands of the Aeolian archipelago. The position of the archipelago and its unique morphological and bathymetric characteristics assure amusement and delicious spoils. The used techniques are various: Bolognese fishing between rocks and near to small harbours, deep fishing from the coast, and for those who use boats, it is possible to practise the traditional fishing line, trawler fishing, or the modern techniques of vertical fishing (Jigging, Kaburae, Inchiku). Under coastal fishing line -20mt/25mt In under coastal fishing line the most spread species are represented by cuttlefishes, squids,…

The Aeolian Islands’ Flora & Fauna Aeolian islands

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The Aeolian Islands’ Flora & Fauna The Aeolian Islands’ Flora   The vascular flora, characteristic of the regions of the central Mediterranean, includes 900 species, while scientific information on the non-vascular flora (fungus, algae, and lichens) are lacking. It is not difficult to see exotic species on the Aeolian territory, such as eucalyptus, acacia and alnus. On the contrary, the presence of Pinus is the result, more or less recent, of reforestation. The floristic population of the Aeolians is compound of the plants spread in the Mediterranean area with the predominance of the herbaceous plants, which constitute around  80%; the remaining…

The Aeolian Islands’ Cookery Aeolian islands

The Aeolian Islands’ Cookery The Aeolian Islands are not only the natural paradise, but they also represent a fascinating destination because of their typical flavours, and of the peculiarity of its cooking. The Aeolians are a perfect mix of ancient peasant and seafaring traditions, that is why it is unique of its kind. The dishes remind the smell of the sea and the colours typical of the landscape. The use of herbs marks flavours of the Aeolian dishes, adds fragrance to each dish, and are a pleasant reference to green space, which the landscape generously gives the tourists. Undoubtedly the…

The Climate Aeolian islands

The Climate of the Aeolians Islands The climate of the Aeolian Islands is always temperate, typical of the central-Mediterranean zones, influenced both by its latitude and geographical position, and by the presence of the sea. During winter days the thermometer does not goes under 14°, and the summers are never torrid because mitigated by marine breeze. The medium temperatures vary from 14°C during the winter period (December/ January), to 20° C of the spring season (April-May), to 27°C during the summer season (July), and to 21°C of the autumn season (October). The medium annual temperature varies from 21° and 16°C….

La granita Aeolian islands,Curiosity

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La granita The Aeolian islands are the reign of Eolus, the god of the wind, that wind that in course of millennia accompanied different populations far from their mother earth towards those islands so harsh and wild, but at the same time, so beautiful and pure. The conqueror populations, guests, and sometimes discoverers, each of them contributed to the creation of a complex puzzle, today making part of the vast traditional Sicilian cooking. A relevant example of this mix of flavours and traditions created one of the milestones of the Sicilian confectionary, its majesty the granita, an uncontested protagonist of…